1980 Holden Kingswood vs. 2012 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2012 Kia Sorento is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Holden Kingswood. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Holden Kingswood would be higher. At 3,298 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Holden Kingswood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Kia Sorento (191 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1980 Holden Kingswood. (89 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 1980 Holden Kingswood. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Kia Sorento weights approximately 374 kg more than 1980 Holden Kingswood. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1980 Holden Kingswood is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1980 Holden Kingswood. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Kia Sorento, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2012 Kia Sorento (245 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Holden Kingswood. (221 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 2012 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Holden Kingswood.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Holden Kingswood | 2012 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Holden | Kia |
| Model | Kingswood | Sorento |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3298 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 191 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1744 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4671 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1885 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1709 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2700 mm |
